ICU/PCU Float Registered Nurse
Lufkin, TX
ADEX Healthcare Staffing LLC
3x12 hrs, Nights
Referral Bonus

Opportunity:

RN - ICU

Job Details:

• Work 12-hour shifts: Days 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM or Nights 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM
• Expected to work 4 shifts per week
• Every other weekend requirement based on coverage needs
• Holiday requirements depend on coverage
• Float between 2 critical care units: 24-bed ICU and 26-bed PCU (Progressive Care Unit)
• Patient ratios: 2:1 in ICU (occasionally 3:1 depending on acuity), 4:1 in PCU
• Care for cardiac patients post CABG or PCI, sepsis, DKA, and respiratory failure patients
• Critical care experience required
• Must be comfortable titrating drips including Levophed, amiodarone, heparin, precedex, propofol, cardene, nitro, neosynephrine, and dopamine
• Work with ventilators, BiPAP, and Airvo equipment
• Use bedside monitors and monitor bank at charge desk with Monitor Tech support
• Required certifications: ACLS and BLS
• Navy blue scrubs required
• New employee orientation first week with orientation shifts on both ICU and PCU
• Use Allscripts charting system
• BSN not required
• No call or standby requirements
• Occasional floating to other departments if necessary
• Cancellation policy: 4 shifts per 13-week assignment, 3 shifts for assignments less than 13 weeks

Facility:

This healthcare facility features comprehensive critical care services with dedicated ICU and Progressive Care Units supported by in-house intensivists during the day and hospitalists around the clock. The facility maintains 24/7 respiratory therapy services and modern monitoring technology to provide high-quality care for critically ill patients. The organization offers structured orientation programs and maintains professional standards for specialized critical care nursing.

Location:

Lufkin, TX

Lufkin offers a welcoming East Texas community atmosphere surrounded by beautiful pine forests and lakes, providing excellent outdoor recreation opportunities. The area combines small-town charm with modern amenities and serves as a regional hub for healthcare, making it an attractive location for healthcare professionals seeking a balanced lifestyle.